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Software Engineer
micro1 is engaging Software Engineers to help train next-generation AI systems through realistic and challenging coding tasks. Create tasks involving feature implementation and bug fixes, and develop deterministic verifiers that accept valid solutions while rejecting incorrect ones. The role requires approximately 15 hours per week, with a flexible schedule. No prior AI experience is required. Compensation is output-based, with payment per task that meets project specifications; time required may vary.
Salary
USD30 - USD100 / hour
Department
AI Research & Evaluation
Experience
Professional backend development experience, including scalable services, APIs, debugging, and automated testing
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Role fit snapshot
- Engagement
- Remote contractor | micro1 application platform
- Experience
- Recorded experience: Professional backend development experience, including scalable services, APIs, debugging, and automated testing
- Core expertise
- AI Research & Evaluation | Python 3 | Java | Rust
- Named tools
- Python | TypeScript | Node.js
- Geographic eligibility
- Not specified beyond Remote
- Listing dates
- Posted 2026-10-03 | Valid through 2026-11-02
- Compensation
- Recorded compensation: $30-$100/hourOutput-based compensation is also recorded in the listing.
Responsibilities
- Create realistic, engaging, and challenging coding tasks for AI systems.
- Design tasks involving feature implementation and bug fixes.
- Implement deterministic verifiers that accept reasonable valid solutions and reject incorrect ones.
- Apply backend development expertise to produce high-quality coding tasks and evaluations.
- Identify and resolve software bugs and system performance bottlenecks.
- Refactor codebases and implement complex features in large-scale applications.
- Use analytical and technical communication skills to support high-quality AI training work.
Skills
Python 3JavaRustAlgorithmsC++ FundamentalsTypeScriptBug FixingFeature ImplementationCodebase RefactoringPerformance OptimizationBackend DevelopmentScalable ServicesAPI DevelopmentAutomated TestingCode ReviewData StructuresProblem-Solving
Requirements
- Strong backend development experience in Java, Node.js, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Python, C++, or a similar language.
- A track record of building scalable services and APIs.
- Comfort with debugging, performance optimization, and automated testing.
- Strong code review judgment.
- Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and foundational computer science concepts.
- Experience delivering high-quality, performant backend projects.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve bugs and system bottlenecks.
- Experience with codebase refactoring and complex feature implementation.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
- Availability for approximately 15 hours per week and the ability to meet minimum weekly task submission requirements.
- Ability to complete the interview and assessment stages independently, without outside assistance.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule with the freedom to choose working hours and days, including weekends.
- Remote work.
- Output-based compensation for tasks that meet project specifications.
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- Verify the current compensation at the official source.
- Review the required skills and experience.
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